Shoe advice anyone

[Tayrm]

I am run one, week four and have been reading a lot about getting the right shoes.

I’ve had no real leg pain or injury since I started and using some Nike running trainers from sports direct since I started. I did have a little hip pain week one and two but managed to stretch it out and it never returned. Should I be looking to get a gait analysis and new shoes for the rest of the programme. Money is tight so I’m hesitant to book an analysis as the shoes all seem to be around the £100 mark 😞❤️🏃🏽‍♀️❤️🏃🏽‍♀️

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

This might help healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Gait analysis is the best way to ascertain your running style.

You don't have to buy any suggested shoes and if you tell them your budget then you may be offered cheaper options.

All that said, if you are going to run, then your shoes are your best investment and are much cheaper than a physio.

[Tayrm in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks ... I work for the nhs so fast track physio is free 😉😂😂 just thought as I’ve not encountered any pain or injury I might be able to get away with off the shelf. But your right proper support for regular running over time would be a much better option than to gradually put the body out of kilter. The gait analysis is £15 at my local store but also a little embarrassed at my novice running style (slow ) and never been on a running machine 😂😩😂😂😂

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Tayrm]

Many shops do gait analysis for free or take the price off any purchase.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Bargains can be found. Often the stores will have last seasons shoes around and will discount well to get rid of them. Also, once you know your shoe, there are tons of bargains online... and as we are into the autumn marathon season many shoes will dropping in price very soon. I got £105 Nikes for £53 last year, having already found them to be the best shoe for me.

Some stores will do gait analysis for free, others make a charge that they take off the price of shoes if you then make a purchase, so it’s worth checking out the store policy in advance.

[Tayrm in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks for the tips 👍😀 glad to know it’s close to price drop. 😀😀😀

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Tayrm]

I use an app called PriceSpy... once you know the exact shoe (and fit if applicable) then you can find the best price, or set an alert for price drops.

[Tayrm in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks will take a look 👀 and have it ready for shoe shop day 😉

[GoogleMe Graduate]

If you are going to be running primarily off road (and if you have that option, I'd always recommend it personally) then it is worth choosing trail running rather than road running shoes and knowing that gait analysis isn't relevant. The trail running shoes I had fitted after gait analysis were the worst running footwear I have had (credit to the shop, at that time you could return them muddy and exchange and the ones I exchanged them for were excellent)

It was by chance that I discovered (possibly about the point you are now) the shoes that suit me best are minimalist.

[Steppingforward]

Hello

I have been broke at times raising kids on my own and shoes at £100+ would just not have been possible. However, at thirty despite having permanent damage to my ankle, it wasn't a problem and I managed just fine without flash trainers so don't get put off. At forty nine I started to suffer with the sedentary lifestyle and with children now grown, some good shoes do really help. To be honest I would have been too intimidated to go into a running shop at 30, let alone spend the money. Get out there, get going and take it easy. Shoes can be cheaper online so you could go to the shop and do what someone else suggests and get the advice but get them elsewhere. If you don't feel you can do that and I would certainly understand that, just get out and get on and enjoy the programme. There will be a time ahead when you can treat yourself to those special trainers but you don't want to overstretch yourself when times are difficult. So be sensible and don't put yourself under pressure when this programme is a break from all the pressures at home and work.

[Darwin_s_underdog]

I had a free gait diagnoses done at a runners needs shop in Hedge End. I highly recommend them as they honestly told me they couldn't sell me any until I had seen a podiatrist! Once I get a referral from my GP and advice from foot doctor I will go back there to buy my recommended shoes.